On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 12:25:30 +1000, Bruce >
wrote:

>On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 02:21:51 -0000 (UTC), Jinx the Minx
> wrote:
>
>>Julie Bove > wrote:
>>> I've been making tea with fresh ginger. Have been getting it at PCC for some
>>> time. It was the cheapest and freshest source. PCC is a local chain similar
>>> to Whole Foods. Had to get it via delivery because the two stores closest to
>>> me never had much at one time but the one that delivers used to have a lot
>>> of it. But now?
>>>
>>> Have been having trouble finding it. If a store has any at all, it's a small
>>> amount and not fresh. Also, a lot of what I'm seeing seems to come from
>>> Mexico. The "hands" are much larger and not quite the same shape and the
>>> flavor is not as strong.
>>>
>>> I spotted it at Costco but didn't need any at the time. Went back to buy
>>> some later. They had none. It's still listed on their computer but they
>>> don't know when they will get it again.
>>>
>>> Last order to PCC showed a major price increase and they placed a limit on
>>> how much I could buy.
>>>
>>> Is there a shortage for some reason? Or is it just a seasonal item?
>>>
>>>
>>
>>I buy ginger by the pounds, all the time. I have no troubles finding it.
>>If there is an Asian or Indian grocer nearby, you should have no issues
>>getting a larger quantity, plus, it’s usually FAR cheaper per pound than
>>chain grocers. Fresher, too.
>
>But it may have been grown with human manure.

You can say that about most produce.